Here are some TTC subway closures to be aware of for this weekend along with other service interruptions and diversions
TORONTO, June 9, 2022 – This Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, there will be no subway service on the portion of Line 1 between Lawrence and St Clair stations due to Metrolinx construction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT (ECLRT).
Shuttle buses will run, stopping at each station along the route. TTC staff will be on hand to direct customers to shuttle boarding and offloading locations. All stations will remain open for people to load their PRESTO card, purchase PRESTO Tickets, or connect to surface routes. In addition to the shuttles, the 97 Yonge bus and the University side of Line 1 will be available as alternatives during the closure.
As Lawrence Station is not yet accessible, customers travelling southbound on Line 1 who require an accessible connection should exit the train at York Mills Station and see any TTC customer service employee for assistance.
Sunday, June 12 on a portion of Line 2
This Sun., June 12 only, subway service on the portion of Line 2 between St George and Broadview stations will begin by noon to accommodate beam replacement on the Prince Edward (Bloor) Viaduct.
Replacement shuttle buses will run, stopping at each station along the route. TTC staff will be on hand to direct customers to shuttle boarding and offloading locations.
Bay and Sherbourne stations will be closed on Sunday
All other stations will remain open for people to load their PRESTO card, purchase PRESTO Tickets or connect to surface routes.
Customers who require Wheel-Trans service can speak to any TTC customer service staff member for assistance.
While the TTC does most subway maintenance at the conclusion of service each night, it continues to require weekend and early weeknight closures to complete critical infrastructure and state-of-good-repair work as well as ATC signal upgrades.
Weekend events and service impacts
Several events taking place in the city this weekend will result in adjustments to TTC service.
Other TTC service interruptions and diversions for this weekend due to numerous big events happening in Toronto
From film crews, the Ride to Conquer Cancer, and the Run For Women, to a Lakeshore Grilled Cheese Challenge and the Portugal Day Parade, there is a whole lot going on in the city this weekend. As a result there will be numerous TTC service interruptions and diversions.
On Sat., June 11, between 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., the 29 Dufferin and 501 Queen will be diverting to accommodate the Ride to Conquer Cancer. Customers using the 15 Evans, 44 Kipling South, 49 Bloor West, 66 Prince Edward, 76 Royal York South, 77 Swansea, 80 Queensway, 110 Islington South, 111 East Mall and 112 West Mall may experience minor delays and service interruptions due to this event.
The 501 Queen will also be diverting on Sat., June 11, to accommodate the Lakeshore Village Grilled Cheese Challenge.
Also on Sat., June 11, the 19 Bay, 72 Pape, 97 Yonge, 320 Yonge and 172 Cherry Beach will be diverting due to filming at Queens Quay and Yonge St.
On Sat., June 11, the 47 Lansdowne, 63 Ossington and 505 Dundas will be diverting between 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for the Portugal Day Parade. Customers should also expect delays on the 29 Dufferin during this time.
On Sat., June 11 and Sun., June 12, the 13 Avenue Road and the 94 Wellesley will be diverting to accommodate The Word On the Street. On Sat., June 11, the 19 Bay will also be diverting between 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. for the Run for Women.
Customers are encouraged to leave themselves extra time when commuting this weekend and visit ttc.ca for help planning their trips.
The TTC will continue to honour its commitment to keeping customers informed about work and events that impact service and about alternate routes. For the most up-to-date information, follow @TTCNotices on Twitter or sign up for eAlerts.
SOURCE TTC
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